Coating : Paints, glues and adhesives

The formulation of these products often centers on their chemical characteristics.

However, their processing can often reveal design flaws that are linked to a lack of rheological understanding.

Example:

• Study relating to the coating of industrial paints. The objective of the study was to develop paint with low viscosity so that it can be applied easily and effectively, but one with a viscosity that was high enough to stay in place and offset any flaws with the surface in question.